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December
1, 2010
Crossings:
a return. Please join Anakana Schofield for a revisiting of Canadian
playwright Betty Lamberts only published novel Crossings (Pulp Press
1979). Set in Vancouver in the 1960s, Crossings recounts the brutal
relationship between a young woman and an ex-con. Their physical, often
violent affair offers an honest and unflinching look at relationships
and female suffering. This event will feature readings and
contributions from Renee Rodin, Annabel Lyon, Juliane Okot Bitek, and
performance artist Lori Weidenhammer. (Admission is free. Seating is
limited.) Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 W. Georgia
Street, 604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
December 1, 2010
Langara
Community College Lecture Series: The Globalization of Diversity.
Lecture by Deborah Blacklock: The Globalization of Diversity. As the
world becomes more and more "globalized," there has also been an
increase in the number of groups who emphasize their differentness.
These trends suggest that, as globalization makes the world more
homogenous, it also creates a need to be distinct. (Admission is free.
Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Langara College.) Vancouver Public
Library, Central Branch 350 W. Georgia Street, 604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
December 1 - 4, 2010
EXTRA
EXTRA. A fast-paced powerhouse of explosively charged images and rich,
multifaceted textures. Choreographed by Judith Garay, artistic director
of Dancers Dancing. Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova Street. www.dancersdancing.com
December 1 - 23, 2010
The
Peak of Christmas. A favourite Vancouver holiday tradition. Santa
Claus, reindeer, ice skating, sleigh rides, carollers, classic
cartoons. During the month of December, the spirit of Christmas comes
alive with a magical celebration and a multitude of festivities atop
Grouse Mountain. https://www.grousemountain.com
December 1 - 24, 2010
Explore
the lights, smells and sounds of Christmas in the Abbotsford. The
Passport to Christmas will take you on a Christmas adventures where you
can experience the sparkle of Christmas at local farms, boutiques and
shoppes. Pick up your Passport at an participating location, download
it (www.passporttochristmas.ca)
or request on via email (info@tourismabbotsford.ca).
December 1 - 24, 2010
The
Woodward’s Windows are Home for the Holidays in the newly-restored
Woodward’s building (Hastings & Abbott) and in five additional
locations in Vancouver’s downtown core. A walking tour to visit the six
grand displays will take you on a nostalgic journey back in time. Get
bundled up, snag a warm eggnog and enjoy. Visit each location to
discover the answers to the quiz and enter to win a family trip for
four courtesy of BCFerries Vacations. For more information visit www.canadaplace.ca/christmas
December 1 - 24, 2010
Vancouver
Christmas Market. For the first time ever, a German Christmas
Village
comes to Canada. Located in front of Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth
Theatre, the Vancouver Christmas market brings unique holiday shopping
experiences, seasonal entertainment & traditional food right to
Downtown. The festively decorated outdoor Village features rows of
illuminated wooden huts & thousands of sparkling Christmas lights.
The sound of bells & trumpeters & the delicious aromas of
mulled wine & spicy gingerbread make the Village an unforgettable
experience for the whole family. More than 40 vendors from Germany and
Canada offer traditional handmade arts & crafts, Bavarian and
German-style food & drinks. https://www.vancouverchristmasmarket.com
December 1 - 24, 2010
Venture
into a world of Elves, legends and fantasy and bring back the
traditional magic of Christmas! Explore the many interactive,
rustic
scenes and buildings that make up NORTH POLE BC, nestled in the scenic
foothills of North Maple Ridge. For bookings, early bird or group
discounts, corporate Christmas events and other promotional offers and
information, visit our web site. www.NorthPoleBC.com
Pre-booking is required for all visits.
December 1 - 31, 2010
Heritage
Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum. Enjoy the boughs, red bows and all
the other old-fashioned ornaments and decorations throughout the
village and farmhouse. The season features traditional entertainment,
demonstrations, hands-on activities and exhibits from the early 1900s.
The daily craft is as popular with children as is a chat with Father
Christmas. Highlights include: Father Christmas; Footlight Theatre;
Baking in the Farmhouse; Twelve Days of Christmas scavenger hunt.
Musicians, entertainers, demonstrators, story tellers, community choirs
and heritage crafts are also scheduled throughout the season. https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
December 1 - 31, 2010
The
Vancouver Park Board and British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters'
Burn Fund invite everyone to nights of magic and illumination for the
thirteenth annual Bright Nights in Stanley Park. More than two million
twinkling lights transform the forest, the train and children’s
farmyard areas in the middle of the city’s wondrous Stanley Park.
Bright Nights is enhanced by entertainment, dozens of delightful
animated displays and more — carrying on the tradition started with the
first Christmas Train over thirty years ago. For more information or to
make a donation, please visit www.burnfund.org.
December 1, 2010 to January 7, 2011
Visit
“The Land of Christmas” this holiday season and enjoy a wonderful light
show, free hot chocolate, live entertainers, caroling and Christmas
music. The Land of Christmas is open from December 1st to January 7th
from 5pm-10pm at 20169 32nd Avenue, Langley, BC. Santa will be on site
until December 24th overseeing the festivities in his beautiful
towering castle complete with a draw bridge and surrounded by giant fir
trees. Admission is by donation and all proceeds support Children’s
Wish. For more information visit: www.thelandofchristmas.webs.com
December 1, 2010 to January 26, 2011
The
North Vancouver Community Arts Council is proud to present: District
Foyer Gallery, North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Road. 3D
- (Textile Arts) Olga Uhrin – creates hand knitted baby fisherman
sweaters made with cable knitting and twist stitches from cotton and
cotton blends. Olga is very passionate about this century’s old
craft
that is making a revival. 2D - (Paintings) Ron den Daas – presents a
painting study that was created on site at MacKay Creek, an ancient
passage and spawning ground. The 60 pieces were created each week
from
Dec. 2008 – June 2010 documenting the many facets that culminate the
conditions to support the numerous life cycles still evident in MacKay
Creek. www.nvartscouncil.ca
December 2, 2010
A
Gift to Vancouver: Creating the Goh Ballet Nutcracker. A special
look
into the genesis of the production featuring an interview between Chan
Hon Goh, former National Ballet of Canada Principal Dancer and
executive producer of the Goh Ballet Nutcracker, and dance critic Max
Wyman. Learn the history of how the Vancouver Nutcracker came to be.
Includes a presentation by the Goh Ballet Nutcracker cast. (Admission
is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by The Goh Ballet Academy).
Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 W. Georgia Street,
604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
December 2 - 18, 2010
Japanese
Canadian National Museum presents Shiwasu Handmade Gifts Show and
Sale. National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, 6688
Southoaks
Crescent (corner of Kingsway & Sperling Ave) Burnaby; 604.777.7000,
jcnm@nikkeiplace.org, www.jcnm.ca
December 3, 2010
O
Christmas Tree. The Mount Pleasant BIA is erecting a huge
community
Christmas tree which will serve as a welcoming beacon througout the
holidays. This will feature decorations made by our 3 local elementary
schools. Come watch it light up for the first time and enjoy free hot
chocolate, Santa giving out candy canes and entertainment by Kids Sing
and the Cambrian Choir. Donations to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank
gratefully accepted. Kingsway and Broadway - South East Corner; (604)
874-9816.
December 4, 2010
SEUSSICAL
THE MUSICAL. The Cat is Back! Carousel Theatre’s hit production
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL returns after two sold-out Jessie Award winning
runs in 2008 and 2009. This hilarious musical, based on the works
of
Dr. Seuss, is sure to make everyone laugh and dance in their
seats.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL brings the tales of Dr. Seuss to life with this
toe-tapping story that spans a wide spectrum of musical styles.
The
much-loved characters of Horton the Elephant and The Cat in the Hat
join favourites from Dr. Seuss in what promises to be the family event
of the holiday season. Waterfront Theatre, 1218 Cartwright Street;
December 4, 2010
The
History of Human Desire. The world of advertising is founded on a
mechanism of desire: we desire to buy something because it is portrayed
as desired by others. But the advertisement works only if it flatters
us with the lie that this desire is somehow our autonomous creation. We
do not want to be copycats; we flatter ourselves that it is our own
personal choice that is the origin of our desire to buy the product.
This forum considers the problem of whether it is an illusion that we
construct our own identity. Is desire socially constructed, in a dark
process of which we seemingly have some dim awareness, but yet still
coloured with many more hues of self-deception? Christopher Morrissey
is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Redeemer Pacific College. No
reservations are required for these free forums; forums are open to
people of all ages. SFU Harbour Centre, seniors@sfu.ca
December 4, 2010
This
year, Heritage Square’s free holiday event Light up the Square is a
lantern affair, complete with loads of fun activities and performances
for the whole family. Make your own glowing lantern with which to deck
Place des Arts’ Leonore Peyton Salon; bring a donation for the food
bank to put under the “wish” tree, make an ornament to hang on it, and
warm up with free hot chocolate at the Station Museum; partake in
heritage baking and cookie and gingerbread decorating; enjoy yummy
seasonal treats in the Noël Café; take a tour of Mackin
Museum; and
visit with Père Noël. The grand finale features a live
presentation of
the Christmas episode of Radio Maillard: a Vaudeville. Visit www.placedesarts.ca for more
information.
December 4 - 18, 2010
Christmas
in Kerrisdale. Kerrisdale celebrates the holidays every Saturday
leading up to Christmas with free horse & carriage rides, strolling
quartets and Santa Claus who will dispense delectable European
chocolates. Free horse & carriage ride also on Dec 23rd! www.kerrisdalevillage.com
December 5, 2010
7th
Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade. Mark your calendar! The first Sunday
in December is the official date of the Rogers Santa Claus Parade.
Santas early visit to Vancouver on Sunday, December 5th, 2010 is the
perfect kick off to the holiday season! This years Rogers Santa Claus
Parade will feature its largest ever number of marching bands, dance
troupes, festive floats and community groups, which entertain over
300,000 spectators. Produced by Rogers Communications Inc., the
televised Parade is the Lower Mainlands biggest winter event lining the
streets of West Georgia and Howe. A very special part of the Rogers
Santa Claus Parade is celebrating the Spirit of Giving. Each year, on
parade day, Rogers volunteers collect non-perishable food items and
monetary donations on behalf of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Society. In the past six years, more than 55,500 lbs. of food and
$240,000 in buying power has been collected from generous Parade
audiences. Come join in the magic. www.rogerssantaclausparade.com
December 5, 2010
7th
Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade. This year’s Rogers Santa Claus Parade
will feature its’ largest ever number of marching bands, dance troupes,
festive floats and community groups, which entertain over 300,000
spectators. Produced by Rogers Communications Inc., the televised
Parade is the Lower Mainland’s biggest winter event lining the streets
of West Georgia and Howe. www.rogerssantaclausparade.com
December 5, 2010
Got
Craft? - Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair. Come one,
come all to
the best indie craft fair in Vancouver! Started in 2006, Got Craft
began as an indie craft market to showcase the DIY movement and the
handmade goods that Vancouver artists were producing. Held twice
a
year, the next show will take place on Sunday, December 5th from 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion on Commercial Drive at
East 6th Avenue. 604-722-9346, https://www.gotcraft.com
December 5, 2010
RETRO
DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR. 175 tables and booths of fun,
fabulous
finds for you and your eclectic abode! Mid-century Modernist decor,
vintage & estate jewelry, pop culture classics, boho & shabby
chic accents, French country collectibles, old toys & dolls, retro
glam accessories, decorative art pottery & glass, funky 50's
kitsch, Art Deco & Art Nouveau, ephemera, paintings & prints,
antiquarian books, textiles & linens, memorabilia, period lighting
& fixtures, and much, much more...Plus Drop-In Appraisals All Day
-- Call or Visit Website for Full Details - General Admission $5 at
Door - Children Under 13 Free with Adult Admission - Free Parking -
On-Site Cafe/Snack Bar. Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive
at 16th Avenue. www.21cpromotions.com/antiques_fair/index.html
December 5, 12, 29, 2010
What:
Holiday Tea on the Train - Take a break from your busy December
schedule with tea, coffee or cocoa on our authentic 1920s passenger
car. Complete with sweet treats and classic holiday music for $5 per
person. No reservations needed. Port Moody Station Museum, 2734 Murray
St., Port Moody; For more information contact 604-939-1648 or email pmmuseum@telus.net.
December 5 - 23, 2010
Carol
Ships Parade Of Lights Festival at Harbour Cruises. Join
Vancouver's
unique celebration of the Holiday: The Carol Ships Parade of Lights
Festival at Harbour Cruises. Harbour Cruises offers the most extensive
and festive selection of Carol Ship departures in Vancouver. We are
proud to continue our tradition of providing live Christmas carollers
to lead you in all the Yuletide favourites. Enjoy professionally
prepared holiday menus. 604-688-7246, https://www.boatcruises.com
December 6, 2010
National
Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada.
Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day marks the
anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'Ecole
Polytechnique de Montreal. They died because they were women. As well
as commemorating the 14 young women whose lives ended in an act of
gender-based violence that shocked the nation, December 6 represents an
opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the phenomenon of violence
against women in our society. It is also an opportunity to consider the
women and girls for whom violence is a daily reality, and to remember
those who have died as a result of gender-based violence. And finally,
it is a day on which communities can consider concrete actions to
eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. INFORMATION
SOURCE: Government of Canada, Status of Women website, www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/dec6/index_e.html
December 6 - 18, 2010
20th
Annual Christmas in Williams Park. 2010 marks the 20th annual Christmas
in Williams Park. Enjoy our drive-thru light display from
December
6-16, 6:00-9:00pm. Come walk and celebrate on December 17 &
18,
6:00-9:00pm. There will be seasonal entertainment, horse and
carriage
rides through the park, face painting, pony rides, food , hot drink and
photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The nights are free but
donations
are gratefully accepted. Free shuttle service is available from
the
parking areas. Williams Park – located on the corner of 238th and
68th
Ave in Langley; 604.881.6585.
December 7, 2010
For
the Next 7 Generations. Join us for a screening of the documentary film
"For the Next 7 Generations", and follow the momentous journey of 13
Indigenous Grandmothers from all four corners of the world as they
travel around the globe to promote world peace and share their
indigenous ways of healing. (Admission is free. Seating is limited).
Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 W. Georgia Street,
604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
December 9, 2010
What
Would Jesus Buy? Please join us for a screening of producer Mrogan
Spurlock's ("Super Size Me") serious docu-comedy about the
commercialization of Christmas. "What Would Jesus Buy?" follows
Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir as they go
on a cross-country mission to save Christmas from the Shopocalypse; the
end of mankind from consumerism, over-consumption and the fires of
eternal debt! (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by
Cinema Politica). Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 W.
Georgia Street, 604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
December 10, 2010
Terra
Madre Day. Slow Food Vancouver celebrates local food and the people who
produce it with Terra Madre Day, December 10, at the Italian Cultural
Centre, 3075 Slocan Street (at Grandview Highway between Renfrew and
Nanaimo). Meet the people who grow your veggies, find out about
Community Supported Agriculture, and enjoy samples dished up by local
chefs using home grown ingredients. Learn about this year's
international Terra Madre conference, held in Torino, Italy from our
knowledgeable delegates Mark Bomford, Heather Pritchard, Joanne
McKinnon and many more. Admission by donation. Find out more at www.slowfoodvancouver.com.
December 11, 2010
Laneway
House Tour. Light Up the Lanes! A Fundraising Tour Inside Five Recently
Completed Lane Houses. Get some ideas for building a lane house, or
just come to see what the buzz is all about. Buy your tickets online
$50 + hst ($25 tax receipts issued upon request). The Vancouver
Heritage Foundation, 604-264-9643, Katie@vancouverheritagefoundation.org
December 11, 2010
The
Pacific Ice Annual Christmas Gala takes place on December 11, 2010 at
the South Surrey Arena 2199 148th Street Surrey, BC 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
Three hundred fifty (350) skaters on twenty (20) teams from British
Columbia and Washington State will be attending. Teams will debut their
2011 competitive programs to an expected crowd of over 1000. A variety
of activities will compliment the afternoon of synchronized skating,
including 50-50 draws, bake sale, raffles and prize give-aways. For
further information, visit www.pacificice.org
or email gala@pacificice.org.
December 16 - 30, 2010
Ellie
King’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Fabulous family fun! Guaranteed genuine,
traditional panto at its brilliant, hilarious best overflowing with
magic, music, and mayhem! Cheer the good guys, boo the bad, and add
even more sparkle to your holiday season. Presented by The Royal
Canadian Theatre Company. Adult: $24.25 | Student/Senior: $20.25 |
Under 12 yrs: $15.25. For tickets, call 604 501 5566 or visit us at https://www.arts.surrey.ca.
For more information: https://www.rctheatreco.com
December 18, 2010 to January 3, 2011
TWELVE
DAYS OF CHRISTMAS. Celebrate the season with learning and sharing at
the Maritime Museum and help provide safe harbour for those in need.
With a non-perishable food bank donation, children under ten receive
free admission (maximum of two free children when accompanied by a paid
adult). During Twelve Days of Christmas, the Museum features a break
from the busy holidays with self-guided crafts for kids and festive
decorations. Monday - Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday noon to 5 pm /
Closed December 24 & 25. 604-257-8300, info@vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
December 18, 2010
Come
join us for Breakfast and Skate with Santa at the Langley Event
Centre
(7888 – 200th Street ) on Saturday, December 18th. To purchase tickets,
please visit www.langleytickets.com
or call the Langley Events Centre Box Office at 604.882.8800
December 18 - 19, 2010
23rd
Annual Christmas at Canada Place. Breakfast with Santa December 18
& 19, 2010, 9am - 11:30am. This very popular and magical holiday
experience includes visit with Santa, a buffet breakfast, and
entertainment; Bobs and LoLo and Music with Marnie. Tickets can be
purchased online through the website. Woodward's Windows Home for the
Holidays December 1 to 24th. This display in the newly-restored
Woodward's building (Hastings Street & Abbott Street) and in five
additional locations in Vancouver's downtown core. Visit each location
to discover the answers to the quiz and enter to win a family trip for
four. https://www.christmas.canadaplace.ca
December 19, 2010
Free
Christmas Skate. Free gliding on ice event sponsored by the Kerrisdale
Business Association for the entire family with live music! Also
includes free skate rentals and refreshments while quantities last.
Kerrisdale Arena, 778-866-9875, www.kerrisdalevillage.com
December 20, 2010 to January 3, 2011
Planetarium
holiday classic, "Christmas on the Coast." Where can you find twinkling
stars, beautiful West Coast imagery, sparkling city lights, and
traditional Christmas music performed by acclaimed Canadian artists all
gift-wrapped in one package? Drop by with the family and catch this
holiday classic, “Christmas on the Coast,” daily between December 20
and January 3 (except Dec 25). www.spacecentre.ca
December 21, 2010
Winter
Solstice Celebration. A time when friends and family gather,
exchange
gifts, eat, drink, and laugh into the night to mark winter ending and
spring approaching. Follow the sea of hand-made lanterns and the
compelling rhythms of drummers to our magical Garden. 604-662-3207, https://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
December 31, 2010
Critical
Mass in Vancouver; Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public
space -- a bike ride and skate -- held the last Friday of every month.
You are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in the car-free space
that we create by simply riding together! Bicycles, skateboards,
rollerskates, self propelled couches, and any other form of human
powered locomotion are all welcomed! We ride around the city wherever
people want to go - this is decided collectively - the length of the
ride depends on enthusiasm and is also collectively decided. No one who
comes is forced to or needs to break the law in order to
participate.
Meet 5 to 5:30 at the Vancouver Art Gallery, leave at 6pm; Critical
Mass in Vancouver (https://www.bikesexual.org/cm/)
January 1, 2011
Polar
Bear Swim. The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club, one of the largest
& oldest Polar Bear Clubs in the world. Its initial swim was in
1920 when a small number of hardy swimmers took the plunge into English
Bay on New Year's Day. Led by their founder, Peter Pantages, the swim
has grown from around 10 swimmers in that year to the record number of
2,128 official entries in 2000. Today, the swim takes place on the
first day of each new year. Costumes and the Peter Pantages Memorial
100 yard swim race are the highlights of this event. 604-665-3418.
January 25 - 29, 2011
The
Cultch presents RELAY, a production by AME HENDERSON / PUBLIC
RECORDINGS (Toronto, ON). HISTORIC THEATRE AT THE CULTCH (1895 VENABLES
STREET); 604-251-1363 or tickets www.thecultch.com.
Ongoing to December 11, 2010
Back
by popular demand! The Baker's Market is a Saturday market
starting up
again on Oct. 2 - Dec. 11. Inspired by farmers markets (no
veggies
please), just lots of sweet & savoury baked goodies. 11am-3
pm.
Enter through the back door at #115-408 East Kent Avenue South ,
Vancouver , BC V5X 2X7 . www.bakersmarket.com for more
info.
Ongoing to December 31, 2010
Vancouver
International Biennale. Celebrate sculpture, new media &
performance in public spaces. Themed "IN-TRANSIT-ION", the 2009-2011
Vancouver Biennale expands beyond monumental scultpure installations
along park, bike lane & urban plazas, to include a range of works
on the new Canada Line Rapid Transit system. Bringing internationally
renowned artists to our communities, the Vancouver Biennale acts as an
open air museum, where art is accessible 365 days a year for all to
enjoy. See our website for locations throughout the city. https://www.vancouverbiennale.com |
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